Summary
– Mazda unveiled two new EVs, the EZ-6 electric sedan and the Arata SUV, at the Beijing Auto Show
– The MX-30, Mazda’s first EV in the US, was discontinued after low sales
– Changan Mazda, a joint venture between Mazda and Chinese company Changan Auto, unveiled two new EVs
– The Mazda EZ-6 electric sedan is set to launch by the end of 2025 and will have a pure electric and plug-in hybrid version
– The Mazda Arata electric SUV is scheduled for mass production by the end of 2025 and features a unique design for the Chinese market.
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Mazda recently unveiled two new EVs, the EZ-6 electric sedan and the Arata SUV, at the Beijing Auto Show. While these new electric vehicles are intended for the Chinese market, they represent what the brand has been missing in the US. The company’s first EV in the US, the MX-30, did not perform well and was discontinued after selling only 66 units last year. Despite this setback, Mazda is now looking to take on the world’s largest EV market in China.
Changan Mazda, a joint venture between Mazda and Chinese state-owned Changan Auto, presented the new EVs at the Beijing Auto Show as part of an effort to compete with other major players in the region such as BYD and Tesla. Mazda CEO, Masahiro Moro, expressed the company’s commitment to turning its China business around by introducing unique products that cater to the needs of Chinese customers. The new Mazda EVs, the EZ-6 and Arata, are designed to combine Mazda’s signature design language and drive performance with Changan’s advanced EV and smart technology.
The Mazda EZ-6, the first EV in the series, is set to launch by the end of 2025. It is expected to replace the Mazda 6 and features a 50:50 weight distribution, front strut and rear multi-link suspension, and an electric rear spoiler for improved stability at high speeds. The EZ-6 also includes features like zero-gravity front seats, a Sony sound system, a wireless phone charger, intelligent parking tech, and voice control. The vehicle will be available in both pure electric and plug-in hybrid versions, with expected driving ranges of 372 miles and over 621 miles, respectively.
The Mazda Arata concept, an electric SUV and the second EV in the series, is scheduled for mass production by the end of 2025. The Arata features Mazda’s unique design theme “SOULFUL + FUTURISTIC x MODERN” and is tailored for the Chinese market. The vehicle showcases Mazda’s signature design language and will likely appeal to consumers in the region. Now, Mazda faces the challenge of bringing these new EVs to the US market, where the brand’s previous attempt with the MX-30 did not gain traction. It remains to be seen if American consumers will embrace the new EZ-6 and Arata electric SUV.
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